Journal of Digital Anatomy Education and Simulation
Editor-in-Chief:Prof. Aman
London Royal Academy
An international, peer-reviewed journal advancing evidence-based research on how digital technologies and simulation improve the teaching and learning of anatomy in the health professions.
Journal of Digital Anatomy Education and Simulation is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to rigorous, evidence-based research on how digital technologies, simulation, and data-informed methods improve the teaching, learning, and assessment of anatomy.
## Aims
The journal advances inclusive and ethically responsible uses of digital and simulation-based approaches across the anatomical sciences. It provides an international forum for educators, anatomists, clinicians, learning scientists, instructional designers, and technologists to examine how digital approaches affect anatomical knowledge, spatial understanding, practical competence, learner engagement, and educational accessibility — with an emphasis on educational evidence and learning outcomes rather than technological novelty alone.
## Scope
The journal welcomes research across gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, radiological anatomy, and clinical anatomy, at undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing professional-development levels.
**Core areas of interest include:**
- **Immersive & extended reality** — virtual, augmented, and mixed reality; immersive laboratories and virtual environments.
- **Digital & virtual dissection** — virtual dissection tables, digital cadavers, and hybrid cadaver–digital curricula.
- **3D anatomy** — interactive models, digital atlases, segmentation and reconstruction, photogrammetry, and 3D printing.
- **Anatomy simulation** — haptic systems, procedural and surgical-anatomy training, and simulated imaging anatomy.
- **Artificial intelligence** — intelligent tutoring, adaptive learning, generative AI, and automated feedback and assessment.
- **Learning analytics** — learner behaviour, predictive analytics, dashboards, and personalized learning.
- **Curriculum & pedagogy** — blended and flipped learning, distance education, and integration with conventional teaching.
- **Assessment** — spatial-ability assessment, digital practical examinations, and the measurement of competence.
- **Implementation & accessibility** — usability, cost-effectiveness, faculty development, accessibility, and adoption.
- **Ethics & governance** — digital body-donor materials, consent, privacy, bias, copyright, and responsible use of AI.
## What We Publish
To maintain a strong evidence base, the journal prioritizes studies with meaningful educational evaluation and outcome measurement. It does not normally consider descriptions of applications or models without evaluation, general medical or surgical simulation in which anatomy is not a central learning objective, small satisfaction surveys without adequate methodological contribution, purely software-engineering work without anatomical or educational validation, or vendor-controlled evaluations without transparent conflict-of-interest disclosure.
Immersive & Extended Reality (VR/AR/MR)Digital & Virtual Dissection3D Anatomy, Segmentation & 3D PrintingAnatomy Simulation & HapticsCurriculum & Pedagogy+4 more
